Albie is a special dinosaur, so special his Mum and Dad called him Albie the Adventurer. But Albie’s not quite so brave, he’s scared of - EVERYTHING! Mind you, he does share his prehistoric forest with terrifying T. rex - Wander through the forest with Albie and his Mum as we discover the sights and sounds of the forest, and see what a wonderful place it really is. This original book, with its unique illustrations, will charm children and grown-ups alike.

Grace Todd completed a degree in Zoology in 2000 and then a PGCE in secondary science. Grace taught for several years, and now manages the Clore Discovery Centre, the hands-on learning gallery at National Museum Cardiff. Grace uses museum objects to design and develop activities, displays, resources and events to support learning for museum visitors of all ages. Albie the Adventurer: a dinosaur in the forest is her first published book. Caroline Duffy is a graphic designer and illustrator. She graduated in 2000; after initially working for a communications agency, she turned freelance in 2003. She produced the unique images especially for Albie the Adventurer: a dinosaur in the forest. You can see more of her work at www.carolineduffy.co.uk.

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Featuring Yours Truly ... This is an independent film from an independent film company about independent record shops featuring music by independent bands completely financed by music fans and independent record labels.

The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960’s / 70s and 80’s, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies.

Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including PAUL WELLER, JOHNNY MARR, NORMAN COOK, BILLY BRAGG, RICHARD HAWLEY and NERINA PALLOT as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.

Last Shop Standing is a documentary charting the rise, fall and rebirth of the UK independent record shops. It is a celebration of the unique spirit of comradeship and entrepreneurial ingenuity that has enabled so many shops to keep operating against the backdrop of massive changes in the music industry. It is a film full of pathos and humour mingled with hope and love for an iconic scene in UK music culture. It features over 20 unique independent record shops from across the UK, industry experts as well as many music celebrities including Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Richard Hawley, Nerina Pallot and Paul Weller. It also features a great soundtrack from many independent bands.

Based on the book "Last Shop Standing" by Graham Jones.SpecificationPAL Region 0Certification: Exempt

The book has been created in collaboration with Pussy Riot and links together the events leading up to and after the group’s arrest and the themes that these courageous women fight for - feminism, LGBTQ rights, freedom of speech and the environment. Contributors include Judy Chicago, Jon Gnarr, Antony Hegarty, Bianca Casady, Sarah Lucas, Bobby Conn, Robyn, Kim Gordon, Lucky Dragons, Billy Childish, Jeffrey Lewis and many more. Pussy Riot undoubtedly ushered in a new era of feminism and political freedom with their protest acts. The dialogue so explosively ignited by Nadya, Masha and Katya continues in ’Let’s Start A Pussy Riot’. Also heavily influenced by last years Antony Hegarty-curated Meltdown festival, the book includes an exploration of the concept of Future Feminism, asking how we can move forward and unite different voices and generations to create an inspiring dialogue.

If you were shopping with us in the 1970s you may find this lady appears to be familiar as this image was Spillers carrier bag design at the time. A regular Spillers customer found this bag in his nan’s attic last year which was a joy to discover since we did not have our own preserved in our bountiful Spillers archive collection.(Thanks again Josh McGarry, and nan!).

Watch yet another year fly by with glee as you turn the pages of our delightfully composed Spillers calendar. With design once more provided by Caroline Duffy, and content provided by our amazing Spillers Friends around the world.

This year’s calendar features :

A puffin / A dog / A cat

Record Store Day hi-jinx with The Lovely Eggs

Pics from our Music At The Museum gigs, including Gwenno, Mike Dennis, Threatmantics and Junior Bill

Shots in front of a Daniel Johnston "Hey How Are You" mural and the Elliott Smith "Figure 8" memorial

Instore event pics from Peace, Zervas & Pepper and H. Hawkline

The one, the only, Marc Riley : )

Thanks to everyone who sent us pictures and for the good people who assembled for another snap on the stairs. Diolch pawb. xx

SPEC : High quality, full colour, paper calendar with plenty of space to add all your events, gigs and functions!Hole punch running through the calendar for easy hanging in your kitchen, office or anywhere.... DIMENSIONS : 24cm x 34cm (when closed) / 48cm x 34cm when open and hung.